January 2009

2009 NEW Mortgage Loan Rates and Guidelines, FHA, Conventional

Here are some quick updates on how the mortgage industry will change your ability to buy a home in the Tampa Real Estate market.  It’s not as bad as most people think! Although it can be confusing since things are changing every day! Here are the changes for FHA loans: Compliments of Katie Hughes, Prospect Mortgage … Continue reading 2009 NEW Mortgage Loan Rates and Guidelines, FHA, Conventional

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Do your research on Condo and HOA fees! Tampa, Fl

As Real Estate Agents in the Tampa Real Estate Market we are seeing so many different obstacles to overcome.  Most stems from the foreclosures and it’s effects on the Real Estate Market here in Tampa bay.   This is a guest post from my business partner Michelle Jordan at Prudential Tropical Realty. When she told … Continue reading Do your research on Condo and HOA fees! Tampa, Fl

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Westshore Yacht Club High Rise Waterfront Tower Promotion-Tampa, Fl

Luxury Condo Tower offers deals on inventory condominiums You don’t want to miss out on the Westshore Yacht Club wave of  living in South Tampa. There is something unique about the lifestyle within the community that provides the splendor of living on the water with access to Old Tampa Bay and the marina, yet still enjoy … Continue reading Westshore Yacht Club High Rise Waterfront Tower Promotion-Tampa, Fl

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Investors Face Tax Liability on Short Sales-Tampa, Fl

Investors Still On Tax Hook  (Tampa Tribune (FL) (KRT) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) For homeowners in trouble, a short sale can be a lifesaver. Lenders allow a house to be sold for less than is owed on the mortgage and then write off the rest. The homeowner just walks away. Unless the owner is an … Continue reading Investors Face Tax Liability on Short Sales-Tampa, Fl

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How to find out which homes are in Flood Zones-Tampa, Fl

Got a question about flood zones? Here’s the site for Hillsborough County (Tampa) Fl to find out. http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/pgm/hazardmit/floodMap/propfloodmap/Address.cfm If you are a buyer and want homes emailed to you that are not in a flood zone let us know. Email: email to: realtyrae@yahoo.com or call 813 784 7744

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IRS helps speed up home sales -Tampa, Fl

IRS helps speed up home salesTampa Bay Business Journal Amid harsh economic times, the Internal Revenue Service recently sped up the process to help financially strapped homeowners refinance or sell their homes – even if a federal tax lien is already in place. The agency said there are options that would still allow the home … Continue reading IRS helps speed up home sales -Tampa, Fl

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Tips for Gasparilla Parade Tampa, Fl

If you plan on attending Gasparilla Parade in Tampa this weekend here are some tips on getting around and the Gasparilla Schedule. Gasparilla event schedule: http://gasparillapiratefest.com/schedule.shtml Gasparilla Parking: http://gasparillapiratefest.com/parking.shtml Ybor to Gasparilla Teco Trolley: http://www.gohart.org/pdf/trolley_systemmap.pdf I highly recommend parking in Ybor and take the Teco trolley which is cheap and not affected by traffic

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Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Speaking Engagement

The Tampa Real Estate Insider is very excited to announce that Rob Turner, the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser will be the guest speaker at our next Tampa Real Estate Meetup Group on January 14th, 2009!!!  Have a question about your property taxes?  Here’s your opportunity to ask the property appraiser. Many new to the area looking to invest, … Continue reading Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Speaking Engagement

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Downtown Tampa Superbowl Events and Transportation Tips

  Downtown Tampa If you are in the Downtown Tampa area during Superbowl, here’s an updated list of things to do in the area and transportation tips for getting around the city.   Give yourself extra time to get in and out of downtown. HART is enhancing their In-Town Trolley service, including free rides on … Continue reading Downtown Tampa Superbowl Events and Transportation Tips

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